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How do you say "slipper" in French?
la pantoufle
In French, "slipper" is la pantoufle.
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Pronunciation
Work through pantoufle slowly, aware that "ou" is a plain "oo"; you finish with a nasal "ah" sound through the nose.
Grammar notes
la pantoufle is feminine. Its plural is chaussons.
Example sentence
Elle portait une chausson douillette dans la maison.
She wore a cosy slipper around the house.
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How to remember la pantoufle
Trace the letters of pantoufle in the air as you speak it, tying the motion to the slipper it names.
Related words
- jacket la veste
- scarf l' écharpe
- sock la chaussette
- pajama le pyjama
- tie la cravate
- sandal la sandale
- boot la botte
- sneaker la basket
- jewelry les bijoux
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Questions about la pantoufle
How do you pronounce la pantoufle?
Work through pantoufle slowly, aware that "ou" is a plain "oo"; you finish with a nasal "ah" sound through the nose.
Is la pantoufle masculine or feminine?
la pantoufle is feminine. la pantoufle is feminine. Its plural is chaussons.
How is la pantoufle used in French?
la pantoufle is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Elle portait une chausson douillette dans la maison. (She wore a cosy slipper around the house.).
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